How to catch Puyallup humpies and how to tie a rig

[Cap.Silver]

I don't consider myself being an fishing expert or anything ,just want to help fellow folks ....maybe some of you do things other ways ,this is my way to do things -feel free to comment if you want or give better info ....
As you know fishing for humpies is great on Puyallup river right now .....so I wanted to show you how to rig things up best for humpies ....
a/I'm using 20-25lbs test line on my reel .... follow the pictures : first put a sliding rig or simple swivel on the line and behind put little bead ,then tie a swivel .Some guys like to use sliding plastic rigs ,metal or cheap swivel .I use 3/4OZ lead cannon balls ,or pencil lead (depending on how fast current is ,depth etc. adjust to your liking ) .
For leader I try to stay with 5-6 feet maximum length -using 12-15lbs test line .I use #1 or 1/0 BARBLESS (see rules)
hooks with simple eggloop knot ,cut 1" - 1 1/2" of yarn ,put in eggloop and pull. After that I put #10 or 12 corkie online ,put toothpick through it to secure close to the hook and cut off the excess making sure not to cut the line . Try to tie at least 10 leaders and keep them in leader vallet for faster tying .
Tight lines and good luck ...I saw already 2 king in the 15-17lbs range pulled out of the river

[cannon-master]

i only see one pic and its of the catch but nice fish anyway

[Cap.Silver]

somehow it is not working out for me to post what I wanted ,sorry guys

[gasman]

I see your rubbing it in again 

Thanks for reminding me of what I missed today 

[duramax]

That exactly how I rig mine. Works great!

[carpsniperg2]

Good post

[TheHunt]

I went 2/6 last night.  It is always fun to fish at any time.

[bankwalker]

20-25lb test?! sweet jesus!!!

anyway the puyallup has been pretty decent so far this year. not huge numbers like '09 but still averaging 50 fish landed a day. also everyday im seeing a few more silvers caught but nothing with any size yet around 3-5lbs. and around 5 or so kings.

[h2ofowlr]

Orange and red is working best for you?  Have you tried other colors?  Have you tried pink yarn and corkie?

[ML_Hunter]

Orange and red is working best for you?  Have you tried other colors?  Have you tried pink yarn and corkie?

Just my input, but if you are specifically targeting the Pinks, they yes, pink yarn with pink corkie will work well.  But I use orange and red in my top five color combo for silvers and the pinks will hit that as well.  So, if you want to up your chances of hooking a silver, orange and red will work well and you will still slay the pinks! 

[C-Money]

Awesome info, we rig very similar to this. I am pretty sure I am comming over to the puyallup this Friday. Cant wait! Maybe we can fish with some other members?

[jackmaster]

he is probably using 20 to 25 lb test because when your combat fishn you got to be able to horse them pink babys in.....

[BOWHUNTER45]

Looks like a fish catchin rig to me ...   maybe add a little shrimp oil to the yarn 

[Cap.Silver]

Great input guys ,and yes I do use other colors too -black,white,green etc. depending on the fish type. I use the 20-25 test because when I snag I loose only the leader ,not the main line and yes to bring them in if the guy next to you is standing about 1' away and ...... but there is so much fish you don't really have to be angry if you loose bunch .Sometimes I add some scent to the yarn -only when I'm desperate  and fish isn't biting . C-money -just hit me with e-mail and  we can meet over there - weekends are really crazy down there .... at least where I go ..... Gasman might be able to join us this week I hope -he couldn't make it last thursday .

[C-Money]

Great! I will do that! I hope things work out. Fire season is the only thing in my way right now! Cant wait to hit the river!